Germany, Heer. A First War Wound Badge, Black Grade Hold underside in dark green wool

underside in dark green wool

large rosette at the bottom end

He was struck off strength on return to Canada on September 23rd

She had been a member of the Imperial Order of Daughters of the Empire since 1908

solid back badges are rare

Germany, Heer. A First War Wound Badge, Black Grade Hold underside in dark green wool(Verwundetenabzeichen). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, obverse pebbled with a central Stahlhelm (steel helmet) featuring crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom, period replacement vertical needle style pinback, measuring 35 mm (w) x 40 mm (h), in near very fine condition.